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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.41, 688.85 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.41, 688.85 and 151.23 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.41 : 688.85 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.41/688.85 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.41x = 688.85 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.41x = 104,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174.03/459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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